FAQ

Is the Greenville Campus part of USC Upstate?

Yes. Our classes are taught by USC Upstate faculty, and students enrolled in programs housed in Greenville have the same rights and privileges as any USC Upstate student.

Why was the Greenville Campus started?

We understand that not everyone takes the same path or uses the same timeline toward a college degree. The Greenville campus serves anyone in the region who wants to continue their education but needs flexibility in how they attend classes. While anyone can access our programs, we are uniquely able to support adult and non-traditional students who need to balance school with other life and work responsibilities.

We are also here to be of service to Greenville. As part of the USC Upstate public school system, we provide accessible, affordable higher education to Upstate citizens. We provide professional development and corporate development to local professionals, and we seek to engage the community in unique learning experiences.

What undergraduate programs are offered at USC Upstate Greenville?

The Greenville Campus offers several degree completion programs, meaning these programs are designed to help students with some previous college earn a bachelor’s degree. These programs include:

Criminal Justice
Interdisciplinary Studies
Engineering Technology Management
Nursing (RN to BSN)

What graduate and professional programs are offered at USC Upstate Greenville Campus?

The Mary Black College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the Greenville Campus with concentration areas of Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). Classes are 100% online. Detailed information regarding each MSN concentration can be located within the Graduate Student Handbook 

The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics offers the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). Faculty provide students with a comprehensive set of tools and techniques to help leverage data to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Students can study full-time or part-time and can complete the degree in as little as one year. Learn more at Master of Science in Business Analytics. 

Our faculty can also design a specific certificate program or corporate education opportunity for businesses. Contact the Grenville campus directly to discuss needs.

How do I apply to programs at the Greenville campus?

All students must submit an online application for admission through Self Service Carolina and submit a non-refundable application fee. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be sent directly to the USC Upstate Admissions Office in Spartanburg. USC Upstate admissions are on a rolling basis. Priority deadlines are August 1 for Fall and December 20 for Spring.

What courses will transfer from previously attended colleges?

If a student transfers from a two-year technical college in South Carolina, a maximum of seventy-six (76) credits are transferable. A maximum of ninety (90) credits may be transferred from a four-year college. The state of South Carolina provides a list of courses that may be transferred from South Carolina Technical Colleges, found on page 23 of the USC Upstate catalog. In considering courses that will transfer, prospective students must take into consideration the major(s) they want to pursue. General and specific school transfer information is available at USC Upstate Admissions.

Prospective students are encouraged to make an appointment with an advisor who will complete a tentative evaluation of the credits earned and relate it to the student’s major of interest. For a tentative transcript evaluation, students must provide a copy of unofficial transcripts. Please call 864-552-4242 to find out who to contact for your major of interest.

If you have previously attended USC Upstate and have not enrolled for at least one major semester and would like to attend classes at USC Upstate again, you need to complete a re-admit application and submit a $10 fee. Note full re-admittance guidelines posted by Admissions.

Access the USC Upstate transfer resources to answer questions about course equivalency, general education requirements, pre-requisites and major courses.

Is there a library at the Grenville campus?

USC Upstate Greenville students have access to the F.W. Symmes Library and Media Center at the University Center of Greenville. The library has computer stations, printers and study rooms with access to online catalogs and databases. Students also have access to library services through the USC Upstate library website.

How many credits are required for graduation?

To graduate from USC Upstate, a student must earn between 120 and 128 credits, including any transferred credits. The last 25 percent, generally thirty (30) credits, must be earned at USC Upstate (in either Greenville or Spartanburg) in order for a student to graduate with a USC Upstate degree. Academic residency or “in residence” means that students are regularly enrolled in the university.